Big Data and NoSQL Program

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Big Data
and NoSQL
Program Details

About

About

An eleven-week in-depth program covering popular NoSQL databases and how they fit with Big Data. The program is designed for IT professionals who wish to learn how Big Data may be leveraged and adopted in the business environment as well as to understand the new NoSQL-type databases and their technical implementation. Two of the most popular NoSQL databases, MongoDB and Cassandra, will be covered in-depth. Other topics covered in the program include: an overview of the Big Data vendors and landscape; using Apache Hadoop for large-scale distributed data processing; NoSQL schema design; design and implementation of NoSQL-based applications in a variety of platforms such as Windows, Linux, and the Cloud; NoSQL database backup strategies, scalability, and availability; guidance on database workloads and on selecting technologies; and case studies and best practices for implementation.

A
hybrid mode will be conducted this quarter. About two-thirds of the program content will be delivered by on-campus class meetings; the remaining program content will be delivered via online lectures that the student will be required to view.

On-campus meetings will be held on seven (7) Wednesdays, from Sept. 19-Oct. 31, 2018. A two- to three-hour online lecture will be assigned for viewing on the weeks that there are no on-campus class meetings.

Online section: Students may elect to register in an online section of this program. For more information about the online section, click
here.

Fees

Fees

Autumn Quarter 2018

Tuition

$2,600.00if registering for the undergraduate-level section (IPD 351)

$3,400.00if registering for the graduate-level section (IPD 451)

Regular DePaul University students are charged the above rates based on their degree program. The tuition fee for this program is not included in the university's tuition package for full-time undergraduate students.

Full payment of tuition must be received before the start of the program. Students who elect to pay tuition using a credit or debit card will be assessed a non-redundable 2.75% convenience fee.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: DePaul reserves the right to cancel any program before that program’s first scheduled meeting, in which case tuition fees (but not convenience fees) will be refunded. The university's refund policy allows a return of 100% of tuition if the student drops the Big Data and NoSQL Program by September 19, 2018 (convenience fees will not be refunded).

Application Fee

$40.00non-refundable

Each program requires a $40.00 (non-refundable) application fee that can be paid online (via credit card) during the online application process. If you need to pay this fee by check or money order, please make the check or money order payable to DePaul University and send it to:

Textbooks

Textbooks are a separate purchase to be made by students.

Reading materials for certificate programs consist of textbooks and supplementary handouts. Textbook readings are considered preparatory in nature and are typically assigned prior to lectures; supplementary handouts are frequently distributed in class to provide additional information.

There are no required textbooks for this session.

Other Fees

While access to most Cloud services explored in the program will be provided to students in class, there may be some Cloud services that are only accessible via the use of a student's own credit card. Students should expect to spend a small fee to access these services.

CTA U-Pass Fee: Beginning Autumn Quarter 2016, any IPD certificate program student who enrolls in a full-time course load (8 graduate or 12 undergraduate credit hours) and where at least one course is taught at an on-campus location will be automatically enrolled in the University’s CTA U-Pass program. The CTA U-Pass program provides unlimited rides on CTA transport and it requires that all eligible students participate in the program. The cost of the CTA U-Pass is $105.00 per quarter. Students who meet the eligibility criteria will have this fee added to their student accounts. Students are responsible for this fee regardless of benefit use or card pick-up. Students who are taking courses exclusively online do not qualify for this program. Further information about the U-Pass program is found at
upass.depaul.edu.

Payment Options

Fees are payable by check made out to DePaul University, or by credit card. Students who elect to pay tuition using a credit or debit card will be assessed a non-redundable 2.75% convenience fee.

Applicants who are eligible for a tuition reimbursement program offered by their employer and are interested in deferring their tuition payment using the university's Employer Tuition Deferral Plan must return the Employer Tuition Deferral Plan application to the Institute for Professional Development Office. Submitting this application to any other DePaul office may delay the student's registration process. Information about this plan, along with an application form, is found
here
.

Applicants who wish to use the university's Single Term Payment Plan or a third-party billing arrangement should contact the Institute for Professional Development office at (312) 362-6282 for details.

Admissions

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The ideal candidate for this program should have an understanding of relational databases and some programming experience building applications with them as well as experience using Windows and Linux commands. No previous NoSQL experience is necessary. In addition, students are required to bring their own laptop computers to class.

Course Credit

The Big Data and NoSQL Program is an accredited course of DePaul University, which follows the quarter system (as opposed to the semester system). Credit hours are awarded to those who successfully complete the program’s academic requirements. Academic requirements may include reading and homework assignments, written assignments, labs, projects, and other assignments. No midterm or final exams are conducted.

Course #: IPD 351; 4 undergraduate credit hours

Course #: IPD 451; 4 graduate credit hours

Applicants select to register in either IPD 351 (undergraduate level) or IPD 451 (graduate level), unless they are currently degree-seeking students of the university. In that case, they are required to select the level that corresponds with their degree program. Additionally, applicants interested in enrolling in the graduate section must have completed a bachelor's degree.

IPD 351 and IPD 451 are combined courses, with students attending the same lectures or viewing the same lectures (for those completing the program online). However, students in the graduate section are required to perform additional coursework than those in the undergraduate section.

Once the program begins, a student cannot switch from undergraduate level to graduate level or vice-versa and must remain in the level chosen or withdraw from the program. Please contact the Institute office for advice on which academic level to select.

The ability to apply these credit hours to a degree program is always determined by the college granting the degree. To view course transfer guidelines for DePaul's College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM), click
here.

Application & Registration Procedure

All interested parties should apply for admission using the Institute for Professional Development's
online application; or, to apply via fax, mail, or in person, print out and complete the
Application Form. Upon admission, the Institute office will contact the prospective student with information and instructions about the registration process.

Registration is restricted to admitted students. IPD staff will register students upon receipt of payment and registration form. Regular DePaul students cannot register themselves via the university's registration system.